Middle School Science Teacher

Archdiocese of Detroit; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A Catholic school in Michigan is looking for a dedicated Middle School Science teacher to support its mission and philosophy. The successful candidate will teach all subjects, using the AOD curriculum, while engaging students with best practice strategies. Candidates should have a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with a DX or DI endorsement. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. Interested individuals should send their resumes to the Principal.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate, DX or DI endorsement required.
• Strong example of Catholic Christian faith essential.
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents, and staff.
• Effective communication and organizational skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Promote the Catholic faith and embody the school's philosophy.
• Teach subjects using AOD curriculum and national standards.
• Engage students using best practice strategies.
• Assess students’ academic and social growth.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Technology proficiency

Organizational skills

Student management

Education

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with DX or DI endorsement

Catechist certification

Job description

Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School is looking for an experienced and qualified Middle School Science teacher.

A teacher at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School embodies the principles of the school’s philosophy and:

Responsibilities

• Supports the mission and vision of the school by promoting the Catholic faith and the teachings of the Church and witnesses this faith through personal example.
• Teaches all subjects utilizing the AOD curriculum, state benchmarks, and national standards.
• Engages students in learning through best practice strategies.
• Assesses students’ academic and social growth.
• Assists the administration in organizing and revising curriculum.
• Creates well-crafted lesson plans 10. Performs various non-instructional duties, such as attendance, lunch duty, recess, and bus room duty.
• Attends monthly in-service meetings, staff meetings, and committee meetings as required.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and comfortable classroom environment.
• Participates in professional learning teams through memberships in school committees and grade level discussions.
• Assures that technology is used in instruction and learning targets are specifically cited in each lesson.
• Uses a variety of student assessment tools to gauge student understanding and will design alternate teaching techniques as a result.
• Maintains positive relationships with other faculty and staff members and keeps information regarding students, parents, or school business strictly confidential.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with a DX or DI endorsement
• Strong example of Catholic Christian faith
• Catechist certification (or willingness to attain certification)
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students, parents, and staff
• Strong communication, technology, and organizational skills
• Competency in student management and supervision
• Must take Protecting God's Children class

Qualified candidates send resume to:

Mrs. Kathie Ambrose
Principal
[e-mail]